O Lord I pray

That for this day I may not move by foot or hand

From thy command

Not to be served but to serve.

This too I pray

That from this day

No love of ease, nor pride prevent

My good intent

Not to be pleased but to please.

And if I may

I’d have this day

Strength from above to set my heart

In heavenly love

Lord, let me make this rule

To think of life as school

And do my work

And nothing shirk

Should someone else outshine

This dullard head of mine

Should I be sad?

I will be glad.

To do my best is Thy behest

That though I may not ask

To choose my daily task

Thou has decreed to meet my need

What pleases Thee

That shall please me.